ATX Jetsetter
American Airlines Reinstates Airport Standby for All Passengers
American Airlines will once again allow all passengers to join standby lists at the airport, regardless of loyalty program membership.
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Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue July Promo Rewards: Save 25% on select reward flights around the world
The newest set of Air France KLM’s Promo Rewards are now available. This month there are 24 cities in total, all of which are 25% off their standard minimum redemption amount for economy and business class redemptions (fare class varies by route). Offer details: July Promo Rewards – Save 25%...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
My Visit to Gellért Hill and Citadella in Budapest
I walked on the north pedestrian walkway of Erzsébet híd — also known as Elisabeth Bridge in English, which is named after Elisabeth of Bavaria — across the Danube River from Pest to Buda during a beautiful but albeit somewhat cloudy autumn day to approach the Gellért Hill and Citadella...
One Mile at a Time
CLEAR® Plus Membership Price Increases (Again)
CLEAR is a technology company that helps with expediting clearing security at select US airports. The company stores the biometric data of members, allowing them to (typically) skip the ID check, and get straight into the security line. Combined with TSA PreCheck, this is the best setup you can have...
Frequent Miler
Chase Points Boosts explained & evaluated | Coffee Break Ep61 | 7-1-25
What are “Chase points boosts”? In this episode, we’ll explain and evaluate this new feature for hotel and flight bookings through Chase Travel℠. Coffee Break: Chase Points Boosts explained & evaluated Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
View from the Wing
Amex Follows Citi In Devaluing Emirates Transfers—Why The Airline Doesn’t Care About Your Points
Emirates is only marginally useful as a transfer partner. Their awards are expensive and they impose draconian fuel surcharges as well. You can also transfer to Qantas and redeem saver inventory at similar or better pricing in many cases.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
He Tried to Bribe Airport Security Then Snuck On A Plane Without Being Screened – He’s Now Landed Himself a $60,000 Fine
A man has been ordered to pay American Airlines nearly $60,000 in restitution after breaching a secure entry point at Philadelphia International Airport and jumping on a plane without going through TSA screening last June. The actions of Jonathan ‘Jon’ Beaulieu, 32, of Philadelphia, caused a major security alert as...
Your Mileage May Vary
Gov’t Asked National Park Visitors to Report “Negative” Signage. The Malicious Compliance Has Been *Chef’s Kiss*
Not long ago, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered all U.S. national parks to post signs asking visitors to report any information that tells a negative story about the site or…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Korean Air Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, at least in its current form, is a distant fourth place behind the other three SkyTeam lounges at LAX. KAL Korean Air Lounge LAX Review At the outset, let me note that Korean Air just closed this lounge and will refurbish...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Korean Air Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, at least in its current form, is a distant fourth place behind the other three SkyTeam lounges at LAX. KAL Korean Air Lounge LAX Review At the outset, let me note that Korean Air just closed this lounge and will refurbish...
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue Promo Rewards for July: 25% off economy awards between 6 North American cities & Europe
It’s the first of the month, so a new batch of Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards are out today. As is usually the case, you can save 25% on economy awards between select US cities and Europe; this month there are six eligible North American cities, with dates travel...
Hawaii Calling
Here’s Why the New Asia-Pacific Luxury Trends Should Make Hawai’i Pause
Luxury Travel Is Changing—And So Must Hawai‘i As someone who closely follows travel trends and the visitor experience in Hawai‘i, I’ve seen the evolution of our industry over the years—from high-volume tourism to today’s more intentional, experience-focused era. But reading Marriott International’s July 2025 “Purpose-Driven Traveler” report made me pause....
